…going to be drought tolerant,” Funk noted. “The idea is that we can go into a regional flora, look at the characteristics of all these different species, and choose species…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking for public comment on proposed changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The Budget Act of 2021 has appropriated a total of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-12-21
…dust in your almond orchards, a water coalition urging the House to act quickly on the infrastructure bill and the optimism for moving forward to address water following the curtailment…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-09-21
…sales, the winegrape market improving after COVID brings an increase in demand and lawmakers create the EATS Act to counter Prop. 12. Tune in to the show for these news…
Citrus Producers Encouraged to Engage with Grower Liaisons
…a conduit to industry members for information related to ACP and HLB activities taking place. The CPDPP encourages all growers to interact regularly with their region’s representative. Curtis Pate will…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…the event. Secretary Vilsack stated that “the time has come for the Farmworker Modernization Act to pass”. He referenced the need to provide stability not only for farming operations but…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…that more public support is warranted in helping producers cover these costs. “From the public good perspective, a lot of these regulations deal with clean air, clean water, endangered species…
Attracting Owls to the Backyard is Beneficial to Gardening
…United States, so there is a good chance that you will either see or hear an owl in your own neighborhood. Some species are indeed endangered and all species should…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…daily diet. Dandelion greens are safe for most herbivore pets, including rabbits, degus, guinea pigs, and several other species. Some herbivores like to eat the flowers as well, but try…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…species that your non-human companions need—and enjoy—as well. Just be sure to double-check with your animal’s healthcare provider to ensure what’s safe for them, because different species have different dietary…
MSOB: Biological Control of Botrytis Shows Potential
…be effectively used for botrytis control. “I had a variety of these biologicals that included botanical extracts, microbials, different species and strains of bacteria, and protein-based materials, and also essential…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…Thyme, Garlic, and Cat Nip are also great for the garden and act as a natural pest repellant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pretty Plants…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act also applies to dairies that were forced to dump milk as a result of a disaster event. “This extension of the Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program disaster…